Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fiar
noun
/fɪər/
Definition
A term used in Scotland, particularly in legal language, referring to the owner of a property or the person who has the right to use it.
Examples
- The fiar of the estate decided to develop the land into a housing project.
- In the discussion of land rights, the term ‘fiar’ often comes up to denote ownership.
Meaning
Fiar denotes an individual who holds the rights to land or property, specifically in a legal context, signifying ownership or entitlement.
Synonyms
- Owner
- Proprietor
- Landholder
